All Christian living articles – Page 4
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ReviewsCreativity with the Creator: How to use your gifts for the glory of God
In Creativity with the Creator, Maxine Harrison offers an insightful guide to Christian creativity, drawing from biblical examples of God’s creative nature. From the creation of the world to the architectural skills given to Bezalel, Harrison explores how we are all endowed with God’s creativity
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ReviewsPraying by Heart: Rediscovering the depth and power of the Lord’s Prayer
In Praying by Heart, Stephen Cottrell challenges readers to move beyond merely reciting the Lord’s Prayer and explore its profound meaning
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OpinionI called this divorce ad ‘evil’. Was I right?
Divorce is being presented as a “kind” option on adverts spotted on the London tube, but Glen Scrivener says trampling across the sanctity of marriage in the service of mere convenience is far from kind
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ReviewsWant to share your faith with confidence? This book will help
In a time when many are turning away from secularism, Glen Scrivener’s How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 3-2-1 offers Christians timely and practical guidance in evangelism, says Pat Finlow
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ReviewsLead Like the Real You: A powerful guide for women in leadership
In Lead Like the Real You, Amy Orr-Ewing offers 43 heartfelt letters filled with wisdom and encouragement for women in ministry. Rachel Bedford says these honest reflections and practical advice will empower women to embrace their God-given voice and lead with faith and courage
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Opinion‘Manifest’ is the Word of the Year. It nearly ruined my life
The belief that you can achieve your goals through positive thinking has gone mainstream. But Kate Orson’s attempts to “manifest” wealth led instead to debt. She believes the practice can be dangerous - and it’s not worth the price
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OpinionBand Aid, white saviours and why Christians should avoid cynicism
As ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ turns 40 years old this month, Ed Sheeran has added his voice to those critiquing the song’s ‘damaging stereotypes’. Maddy Fry used to share that view. She explains what changed her mind
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OpinionTim Farron: ‘Christians must keep fighting assisted dying’
Christians shouldn’t be surprised if assisted dying is legalised in the UK, says Tim Farron MP. But we must continue to challenge it, even if our motivations are questioned. The sanctity of life is at stake
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Regular ColumnistsWhy the Church needs to denounce the far right
As Christian symbolism becomes increasingly common at far right rallies, Chine McDonald urges church leaders to condemn racism and misogyny
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OpinionTim Farron: Assisted dying makes the vulnerable even more so
Changing the law will make those at risk of abuse much more vulnerable, says Tim Farron, as well as putting pressure on the elderly and infirm to ‘do the decent thing’ and choose death
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Regular ColumnistsGive your brokenness to God. Vulnerability will set you free
Joshua Luke Smith explores the spiritual abundance found in admitting our brokenness and rediscovering the grace of God
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Regular ColumnistsThe God who keeps his promises
Jeff Lucas reflects on 46 years of marriage, ministry, and the temptation to blame God for broken dreams
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ReviewsHeaping Coals - Michael Coren
Journalist and author Michael Coren had a high-profile career in the Canadian and international media – but it all came crashing down when he wrote a newspaper column sympathetic to gay Christians. He received more than a thousand emails, letters – some containing bodily waste – death ...
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ReviewsMud, Bullets and Open Roads - David Robinson
Armed with five insect-resistant boxes, three mosquito nets and toys for their toddler, young British couple David and Jenny Robinson set off to Thailand to share the good news of Jesus Christ. This is an intensely personal and understated memoir about what it means to pursue God ...
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Regular ColumnistsThe secret to joy this Christmas
Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams
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Testimonies'God saved me from drugs, prison and homelessness'
A tumultuous childhood marked by sexual abuse led Rob Wery to start abusing substances at the age of seven. After more drug use and gang involvement, he ended up in the same prison as two of his children. That’s when God broke into his life
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Magazine FeaturesWe need to talk about grief
When her mother died suddenly, Mandy Gill was not as comforted by her Christian faith as she might have expected. Her fellow believers didn’t always respond well either. Here are the lessons she’s learned from a slow and painful journey with grief
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Magazine FeaturesHow a Christmas knock at the door changed Rob Parsons' life forever
When a homeless man arrived on his doorstep one Christmas, Rob Parsons never dreamed that he would stay for more than 45 years. Or that Ronnie would impact their life so significantly
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Magazine Features12 creative ways to share your faith this Christmas
Phil Knox presents a dozen ideas on how to share your faith over the festive season
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InterviewsThe Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’
The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections
